In January 2026, amid escalating tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump over his renewed push to acquire control of Greenland, Denmark’s military deployed explosives and blood supplies to the Arctic island as part of contingency plans to counter a potential American attack. The preparations were revealed in a report by Denmark’s public broadcaster DR, which cited multiple high-level sources from the Danish government, military, and intelligence services, as well as officials in France and Germany. Danish troops sent to Greenland early in the year carried sufficient explosives to demolish key runways – near the capital Nuuk and at the former air base in Kangerlussuaq – to prevent U.S. aircraft from landing in the event of an invasion. Blood supplies from Danish hospitals were also transported to treat potential casualties in combat scenarios. Two European officials confirmed the DR reporting on Thursday, noting that Denmark aimed to dramatically increase the costs and risks of any forceful U.S. takeover. France and Germany supported Copenhagen’s strategy, with one official highlighting France’s immediate and significant assistance in developing defensive …